Dear Nancy,
... low wattage light bulbs are fine. In the tents high wattage light bulbs wake the sleeping Soldiers up and as you can imagine Soldiers get very upset. Supply only supports the higher wattage bulbs ... is a supply delay on the lower ones. As the bulbs expire there are no suitable replacements so Soldiers use headlamps.
Yes, twin sheets sets and mattress pads are welcomed. I recently conducted a health and welfare and some of the Soldiers sleep on mattresses without sheets. When I asked why the young Soldiers they said that supply ran out. I feel badly for the younger Soldiers because they depend on the Army to provide everything.... just like their parents did.
I have come to realize that many Soldiers don't have anyone at home to send them items they require, that's where you and I come in. These young kids are our sons and daughters. They need my tough attitude and your kind grace.
Thank you,
J.
Afghanistan
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